When the dust settles and final tariff rates are announced for various trade partners, prices could rise for imported products. For farmers, one area to watch is fertilizer
Manure management is necessary on any livestock or poultry operation. When it comes time to invest in new structures, equipment, or technology, that is a decision that can’t be taken lightly
Have you ever wondered if there is nitrate in your irrigation water? Irrigation is used to grow specialty crops as well as commodity crops such as field corn, soybeans, and alfalfa
I had the privilege of writing a story about a man who lived through an experience that nearly killed him. After an out-patient surgical procedure on his knee, John was discharged from the hospital late
A law recently signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott prohibits the siting of commercial composting facilities in any county that does not have a commercial organics diversion ordinance
A proposed bill in New York would prohibit the Department of Environmental Conservation from issuing permits for new or expanding concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). New York is currently home
President Donald Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on July 4. The bill included several agricultural aspects, such as the extension of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z)
Safety. That word encompasses numerous topics when working in the field of agriculture. In this column, I will focus on factors that must be considered while working with manure and the gases it releases
When building a new livestock site or expanding a current one, more manure storage is often needed. Manure storage allows farms to apply manure when plant and soil conditions are best suited for nutrient
Greenhouse gas emissions — in the U.S. and globally — are dominated by the energy and transportation sectors. Together, these industries account for greater than 75% of total emissions on
The Washington State Pollution Control Hearings Board ordered the Department of Ecology to rewrite pollution discharge permits for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to better protect water
While highly pathogenic avian influenza has devastated many poultry flocks across the country, proper composting creates a nutrient source that can still be used on farms
Sustainability has long been a foundation on farms of all types and sizes. While sustainability may not have always involved carbon sequestration for the carbon market or goals of reduced greenhouse gas
Farmers for Sustainable Food (FSF) is helping farmers advance their sustainability efforts through data-driven initiatives and providing them with the tools, resources, and information needed to make